What should I do if someone is bullying me?

Learn effective strategies to handle bullying: Keep a record, seek trusted adult support, build a network, respond assertively, and practise self-care.

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Understanding Bullying and its Effects Bullying is a major issue that affects many young people across schools, communities, and even online platforms. Defined broadly, bullying involves repeated aggressive behaviour intended to hurt or intimidate another individual physically, emotionally, or psychologically. It comes in several forms, such as verbal taunts, physical harassment, and exclusion from social groups, as well as cyberbullying, which includes sending threatening messages or spreading nasty rumors online. The impacts of bullying can be significant and long-lasting. Those who are bullied may experience a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and even...
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